Dr. Lourdes M. Guerrero-Tiro, MD, FAAP, FACC
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
222 West Thomas Rd Suite 301 Phoenix AZ, 85013About
Dr. Lourdes Guerrero-Tiro is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Guerrero-Tiro specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
Provider Details
Dr. Lourdes M. Guerrero-Tiro, MD, FAAP, FACC's Expert Contributions
Can COVID cause irregular heartbeat?
You must consult with a cardiologist and probably will need a 24-hour monitor and an echocardiogram to assess cardiac function and establish an irregular heartbeat and its etiology or type of irregularities. READ MORE
Can my child have an ECG?
Unless your doctor is suspicious of a rhythm abnormality or congenital heart defects, I do not believe an ECG is necessary READ MORE
Does heart rate increase when exposed to the sun?
The sun could increase his heart rate if his body temperature increases as he played hard outside READ MORE
What is the cause of my son's chest pain?
He may have rhythm abnormality- irregular or fast heart rate. Otherwise, it may be simply due to muscle pain (chest wall) from trauma. It is important to know what is he doing when he develops the pain and for how long the pain lasts. It could also be from the lung due to some infection. Does he have fever, cough or nasal discharge? READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Marfan Syndrome
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
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